1. A Multidisciplinary Engineering PBL
Cardboard Challenge
A Multidisciplinary
Engineering PBL

2. Launch What inspired Caine to build an arcade?
What did he use as materials?
Why do you think he persisted?
Introduce Critical Friends Protocol

3. Driving Question
How can we design and create a game out of recycled materials that will be playable and entertaining for our classmates?

4. Standards
Math 3.1a: The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. The student is expected to apply math to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
SS 3.3 History. The student understands the concepts of time and chronology. The student is expected to: 3.3A Use vocabulary related to chronology, including past, present, and future times. 3.3B Create and interpret timelines. 3.3C Apply the terms year, decade, and century to describe historical times.
Science 3.1b Recycling/Disposal of Science Materials. The student is expected to make informed choices in the use and conservation of natural resources by recycling or reusing materials such as paper, aluminum cans, and plastics.
ELAR 3.17: The student use elements of the writing process: planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing, to compose a text.

5. Entry Document Know / Need to Know Design & Build Recycled Timelines
Groups
Due Date
Presenting
What is the Imagination Foundation?
What is the Design Process?
What is chronology?
What is a timeline?
What recycled materials do we get to use?

6. Workshop #1: Engineering Design Process
Who creates games & how?
Explore small games & compare: rules, parts, designs
Discuss: Who creates games? What is an engineer?
Discuss steps of EDP
Reflect on the process

7. Workshop #2: Games Through History
What games have been created through history?
Explore Games around the world through history using GoogleTreks
Create a Game Timeline
Teams: Brainstorm: What games can we create?

8. Workshop #3: Math is Everywhere
What math tools & strategies will you need for your design?
Brainstorm math tools & strategies that could be applied to design & play
Teams: Design & List Materials for Game

9. Workshop #4: Building Tips & Tricks
How can we safely & effectively build with cardboard?
Recyclable Materials
Tools & Safety tips
Team: Complete Design & Materials List, Begin Build

10. Final Presentation & Product
Group Presentations
Informational Posters
Timelines
Arcade Games
Share Globally

11. Assessment Tools

12. The End